Discover Cantabria: seaside comfort in Santander’s heart

Discover Cabárceno Nature Park

The Cabárceno Nature Park is one of the most amazing places in Cantabria, a unique natural space where animals live in semi-freedom among spectacular karst landscapes.

If you book this deal with entrance to the Cabárceno Nature Park, get ready for an unforgettable experience!

• You will have 1 ticket per person and booking, valid for the day after your arrival at the hotel.
• The ticket is full day and includes unlimited use of the park's cable car - a spectacular way to enjoy the views.
  • For park hours click[here](https://parquedecabarceno.com/planifica-tu-visita/horario/).
• You will receive your tickets by e-mail the day before the activity:
  • Show them directly from your cell phone, no need to print them.
  • In the email you will find a QR code to access the park and a barcode to use the cable car.
• Please note that, once issued, tickets cannot be modified or refunded.

Santander is an elegant seaside city on Spain’s Cantabrian coast, where green landscapes meet golden beaches and a refined urban atmosphere. With its mix of culture, coastal walks and excellent cuisine, it’s a fantastic destination for families and couples looking for a relaxed yet enriching getaway by the sea.

Make sure you visit:

• El Palacio de la Magdalena, the city’s most iconic landmark with stunning sea views.
• Paseo de Pereda and the Botín Centre, combining architecture, art and waterfront walks.
• Santander Cathedral, a key historical and cultural site in the city centre.
• El Sardinero area, known for its grand buildings and elegant seaside charm.
• The fishing port and marina, perfect for soaking up local life.

Beaches we think you’ll like:

• El Sardinero Beach, wide, clean and ideal for long seaside days.
• La Magdalena Beach, sheltered and family-friendly.
• Los Peligros Beach, small and central, great for a quick dip.
• Mataleñas Beach, more natural and scenic, next to coastal paths.

Family-friendly activities:

• Visit the Maritime Museum of Cantabria, both educational and fun.
• Enjoy a walk around the Magdalena Peninsula with its mini-zoo.
• Take a boat trip across Santander Bay.
• Spend time cycling or walking along the coastal promenades.
• Relax in the city’s parks and open green spaces.

Make sure you try these local delicacies:

• Fresh seafood, especially clams, anchovies and hake.
• Rabas, the local version of fried squid rings.
• Cocido montañés, a traditional hearty bean and meat stew.
• Local cheeses and dairy products from Cantabria.
• Pastries such as sobaos and quesadas.

Make the most of your visit and go to...

• Santillana del Mar (30 min): a beautifully preserved medieval village.
• Comillas (40 min): known for modernist architecture and seaside charm.
• Cabárceno Nature Park (25 min): ideal for families and nature lovers.
• Suances (35 min): a relaxed coastal town with lovely beaches.

Cabárceno Nature Park

• Forget what you know about zoos, Cabárceno is something entirely different. Tucked into the rolling green hills of Cantabria, this vast natural park lets animals roam as freely as possible while visitors explore by car, foot, or from the sky in panoramic cable cars.

• You don’t walk through Cabárceno. You discover it. One moment you're watching giraffes graze under the sun, the next a group of baboons darts across the rocks. Turn a corner and suddenly, there’s a bear soaking in a pond like it's his private spa. It feels more like you’re inside a nature documentary than on a holiday in Spain.

• The park is surprisingly relaxing, even with kids in tow. There’s room to breathe, places to picnic, and no pressure to rush. Just let the day unfold. Ride the cable car above the lion habitat, share stories over a packed lunch with mountain views, and enjoy the rare feeling of being somewhere truly unique.

• And if you still have energy, Santander is just a short drive away, perfect for a seafood dinner on the waterfront.

Chances are, you’ll leave Cabárceno with your camera full and your heart a little fuller, too.